Chonburi —
Chonburi Immigration Police have apprehended over 100 migrant workers in a dramatic raid on a construction site today, leaving many in tears as they are likely to face deportation amid ongoing conflicts in their home country.
The raid was carried out today, August 23rd, 2024, under the direction of Pol Col Napaspong Khositasuriyamanee, Chief of Chonburi Immigration. The operation targeted a construction site in Soi Takhian Tia 20, Takhian Tia sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province.
Upon inspection, a large number of migrant workers, mostly from Cambodia and Myanmar, were found working. However, as soon as they saw the authorities, they panicked and fled in all directions. The officers had to chase the workers down, and eventually over 100 workers were arrested.
The workers, along with four unidentified employers, were taken to the Pattaya Immigration Office for further document verification.
One of the illegal workers (name withheld by authorities) revealed that they had secretly entered Thailand through a natural route at Ban Laem in Chanthaburi province due to the ongoing war and limited job opportunities in Myanmar. They sought refuge in Pattaya and nearby areas, working in construction and earning a daily wage of 550 baht.
During the inspection, several male and female Myanmar workers also cried out of fear of being deported back to their home country.
Nevertheless, Chonburi Immigration officers are currently checking the workers’ information in the immigration database to verify if any of them entered the country or worked legally. Those without proper documentation will be deported, the authorities said.
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